Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Community, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid, Relationships, Young people
It seems extraordinary to think that anyone could decide on a career at the age of 15 and years later be in the same job and getting happier all the time. This is what happened to Greg Fromholze, a lay missionary, as he told Eileen Good.
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Community, Economy, Environment, Faith and Justice, Relationships
Ireland of the 21st century is a society in transformation. We can now enjoy freedom from the shackles – economic or social – of the past. However for all our success, many still feel disconnected and marginalised, as the gap between those who have that who have not widens. And despite our liberties, society lacks […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
On the stroke of January 6th the ‘twelve days’ of Christmas officially come to an end. This day takes on a special meaning in the Greek Orthodox Church. There is a special ceremony of blessing the waters and of the vessels that ply them. Miriam Gormally met Fr. Ireneu Cracium from the Greek Orthodox Church […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Relationships
Dr. Robin Eames is retiring from office after 20 years as Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. For many years he has been very involved in N. Ireland politics and a prominent advocate for peace and understanding. During a distinguished academic career, he was lectured in philosophy by his future […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Christmas, Music, Seasons of the Church Year
One of the most loved carols for Christmas is O Holy Night written by Placide Cappeau in 1847 with music by Adolphe C Adam. It is sung here for us by that wonderful soprano Niamh Murray with the Dublin County Choir.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas Prayer – Read by Bishop John Moriarty
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Book Reviews
Ever want to know what kind of adventures and mischief boys really get up to? Then this is the book that reveals all as well as giving us a few ideas for new “adventure” projects. Peter O’Connor gives a review telling us why it would make the perfect present for the man or boy in […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Community, Environment
The Winter Solstice was a time in the past when at the darkest time of the year people celebrated the coming of new light. Dolores Whelan is an author, educator and spiritual guide who believes that we today can learn to enrich and enhance our lives from following these rituals. Miriam Gormally asked her to […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Achievement, Christmas, Schools, Seasons of the Church Year
Designing your own Christmas Crib was a competition that took place for the first time this year in Ireland. Schools all around the country out together their own unique modern day interpretation of a Christmas Crib and four winners were picked out to go to a larger display in Rome. One of the schools to […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Church Teachings, Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Environment
Christmas is a time of over indulgence and expenditure. While this is all in good fun, it can also stress the world’s resources and lead to a great deal of waste. Miriam Gormally met Catherine Brennan SSL and Helen Sheil, both of whom are involved with eco-congregations, a new initiative aimed at making churches and […]